10 Best Mascaras for 2014

Forget falsies. Get the long, luscious lashes you crave with the best lengthening, volumizing, eye-popping mascaras

We all want long, lush lashes that make our eyes pop, but only the best mascaras can get the job done. We're talking those holy grail mascaras with wands that grab and coat every last lash, formulas that let you layer without clumps and give you the volume, length and definition you crave -- all day long, without smudging. Is that really so much to ask?

Our readers didn't think so, either, which is why they tested out mascara after mascara to come up with the ultimate countdown. The list includes the latest and greatest clump-free formulas with genius, futuristic-looking wands as well as tried-and-true classics. Whether you're looking for length, volume, curl (or all of the above), we've got the perfect mascara for you and your lashes. Drum roll, please.

Why it's great: "I've tried dozens of mascaras from cult fave drugstore brands to expensive, high-end formulas," says one reader. "This is the first and only one that truly is perfect for me." Another reader raves, "This separates each lash to perfection and gives them length without an eyelash curler."

Why it's great: One TotalBeauty.com reader says this is "hands-down the best mascara …It didn't flake or clump … and the noir radical is the deepest, shiniest black on the market." Although many readers say "it's a little expensive," they also agree it's "worth the splurge" because it "never clumps, doesn't smudge and makes lashes look long and curled."

Why it's great: Our reviewers love this mascara for how it looks on and how easily it comes off. "This mascara stays put all day and comes off easily with warm water," says one reader. "And [it] does not leave a residue"

"I have very straight lashes … and this mascara actually held the curl, unlike many others," adds another reader.

Why it's great: TotalBeauty.com readers love this mascara so much that it won the TotalBeauty.com Readers' Choice Beauty Award. Readers say it's "perfection when it comes to elongating and cleanly separating lashes," and "worth every penny." One reader declares, "I have stopped my fruitless search in stores and online … [I'll use] this mascara forever."

Why it's great: Consider this waterproof mascara the solution for women who hate waterproof eye makeup. TotalBeauty.com readers give this mascara high ratings for its ability to "stay on and not come off until I wash it off." One reader boasts that she wore the mascara from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. without any smudging.

Why it's great: Fans of the false-lash effect, look no further. "Opulash is amazing," says one TotalBeauty.com reader. Another reviewer raves, "It makes my eyelashes so thick and long that they look like false lashes. My friends that get eyelash extensions even asked what I did."

Why it's great: One major fan of IT Cosmetics says that when she uses this mascara her "lashes are defined [but] remain soft and pliable." Another reader raves, "I love the separation and definition this mascara gives me … the wand really separates … and helps my lashes stay in place and not clump."

Why it's great: If you're fed up with raccoon eyes, this high-precision wand is for you. "Applying mascara to bottom lashes can be so troublesome," says one reviewer of this "perfect solution" mascara. "The wand is ultra small so it applies mascara easily to bottom lashes without getting product all over the place."

Why it's great: One TotalBeauty.com reader calls this "an impressive mascara that any lash-lover should try." Why? "It gives great separation, volume, length and stays all day," one reviewer explains. "[It's] honestly the best mascara I have tried in years," adds another reader.